Exhibition will be open Jan. 19 to April 14 ST. LOUIS, MO. (Jan. 09, 2019) – The Saint Louis Science Center is ready to rock St. Louis with a new special exhibition, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World, opening on Jan. 19. The 7,000-square-foot, fully immersive exhibition from The National GUITAR Museum explores the… Continue reading
Drone pilot captures stunning visuals of a festive Science Center campus
The Holiday season is well represented this year at the Saint Louis Science Center. The James S. McDonnell Planetarium is celebrating 51 years of putting up the bow and ribbon around the building and our outdoor GROW Gallery is decorated for a new walkthrough light display called Science Illuminated. Drone Pilot and Owner of OurFocus… Continue reading
McDonnell Planetarium bow tradition began as 1966 prank
For many St. Louisans, the big red bow and ribbon going up around the James S. McDonnell Planetarium symbolizes the official start of the holiday season. What many people don’t know about this tradition is that it actually began as a prank. On December 17, 1966, 15 to 20 students from the Washington University in… Continue reading
Saint Louis Science Center Announces 2019 Schedule
Year will include two special exhibitions and exciting construction projects ST. LOUIS, MO. (Nov. 28, 2018) – The Saint Louis Science Center announced its 2019 exhibition, film and event schedule, including two special exhibitions and three OMNIMAX® Theater films, as well as several updates to the facility. Building on recent special exhibition successes, including Destination… Continue reading
Saint Louis Science Center Gets Merry and Bright with Science Illuminated, New Holiday Lights Experience
Display and activities featured in the GROW Outdoor Gallery ST. LOUIS, MO. (Nov. 5, 2018) – For many St. Louisans, the appearance of the red bow on the James S. McDonnell Planetarium signifies the beginning of the holiday season. This year, for the first time, the Saint Louis Science Center is building on that tradition… Continue reading
Saint Louis Science Center to Open GameXPloration, an Exhibition all about Games
Exhibit developed by the Science Center opens Oct. 13 ST. LOUIS, MO. (Sept. 25, 2018) –The Saint Louis Science Center will open a new exhibition, GameXPloration, on Saturday, Oct. 13. The 7,500-square-foot exhibition will feature a multitude of experiences that explore how games impact our lives and what they reveal about us through the lenses… Continue reading
New Game Exhibit Opening October 13
Connect to a universe of games in our latest free interactive exhibit, GameXPloration opening October 13. Showcasing games and gaming, from board games to video games to virtual reality. GameXPloration welcomes visitors to a universe of games, a universe that does not follow the dimensions of space and time, where you will play to learn and… Continue reading
Makerspace: Learn to Play Exquisite Corpse
Learn to Play Exquisite Corpse! This fun drawing game uses chance and teamwork to create surreal drawings. Gather your supplies and a couple friends, then watch the video to learn to play! You will need: Any drawing implements (pencils, crayons, markers) Paper Family and friends
Build Your Own Automaton
Build Your Own Automaton! An automaton is a machine that animates a figure using a hand-crank. Automata have been made for over 2,000 years by many cultures. In Greek, the name translates to “acting of one’s own will.” Gather your supplies and tools, then watch the video to learn how to create your own automaton… Continue reading